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Booked Curvv ev accomplished x today . Any suggestions please ?

I was using my Ather Rizta Z (2.9 kW) without giving much thought about per charge range. I was using everyday for around 22 km to drop kid to school and daily office commute. I was getting 70 km range for 100% to 30% battery drop. One day I thought about how can I improve range. I did my reasearch I applied it. Now I am getting 87 km range for same charge drop.

I did this 4 major changes:

1. Regularly topped up tyre pressure,

2. Switched off daily (over night 2% battery drop was happening)

3. I selected route which are 5-10% longer but had good road & less traffic. (Less acceleration/de-accreleration)

4. I started running Rizta on SmartEco mode and turned off coastal regeneration & turned on magic twist. I use magic twist for better control of coastal regeneration.

I have faced only 1 issue, which is 1 out of 10 times when I again switch on the vehicle in the morning side light sound gets muted. To resolve I have to restart the vehicle.

Peace.

Folks, i'm in the market for a 3 row MPV / SUV. I'm only considering electric and so I really only have 3 options within my budget ( in and around 25L) 1. Carens Clavis EV (HTX ER, or HTX+ ER) 2. BYD eMAX 3. Mahindra XEV9 and there are a few other options like the Vinfast that i didn't consider at all.

I rejected the XEV because it appears like the platform is new and unproven and I hear a lot of things from Mahindra owners that there are bugs and kinks they're still working out. The BYD is a great car, but the interior feels dated and the price(30L ex showroom for the Superior variant) was something i couldn't justify given the competition. So the Kia remained, and the test drive was really pleasant. I almost bought it, but I saw that MG is about to release a new 3 row SUV (rumoured to be called Hector Tomahauk) in about 10 days. I spoke to the dealer, and he said that its going to be a 7 seater car with a 70KWH LFP battery, and they've been told it is going to be more spacious (rear seats and boot space) than the competition, and that it's based on the Wuling Starlight 560. He also said usually the test drives and deliveries start almost immediately after the launch (which he says was the case with Windsor).

Given the info that i can find about the expected price range and specs, i went out on a limb and pre-booked the car / thinking the worst case is that I can get a full refund if I don't like some things about the car / if its too expensive / delivery is too far out, etc and i can get the Kia anyway. but if I do like it, i book my spot to get an early delivery. Also, i've heard good things about MG in general about the service experience, overall quality and reliability etc.

Should i be considering anything else?

Anyone know when the delivery will start for kia in tier 2 city and my local dealer told me for syros need to buy a charger from 3rd part they dont provide home charger

XEV 9e, BE 6, Harrier EV, Punch EV, Ioniq 5, EV6 and Model Y all bring different safety credentials to the table.

Crash-test ratings are one part of the picture, but ADAS, braking, visibility, build quality and real-world driving performance also matter.

There are quite a few strong contenders in the EV space now, making safety a much more interesting comparison than simply looking at the number of stars.

Mahindra’s service experience has been really bad. Firstly appointment booking in itself takes 3-4 weeks. Small software glitches are common. And communication is stupid (like for small things, they’ll redirect you to 3-4 people and in the end no one contacts you).
I was wondering if BYD has all of this sorted? Because significantly lesser cars to deal with, and at least from the outside it looks like BYD has more reliable EVs than Mahindra/Tata.

If anyone has the same info about Hyundai/Kia - your thoughts are welcome.

Hello,

Currently own a 4 year old Seltos IMT with a terrible mileage of 6.5-7.

My monthly running is 1200kms and and its always within the city.

Budget is 20-22L and wanting to buy a SUV with good backseat comfort, suspension and aftersales.

The car is 80% chauffeur driven

I do not mind waiting another 6-9 months before changing my car.

Need suggestion on whether i should

1. Buy an EV with whatever options are currently available (advice on what to buy then)
2. Wait for Creta EV 2027 or any other similar car to be launched in the next 6-9 months.
3. Not to go for an EV but something else considering my monthly running

Open to all suggestions.

Thanks in advance.

Test drove syros ev htx+ today. The riding comfort and suspension was good. The rear seats were really comfortable. This car is far better than windsor EV i should say.

However, I was planning to take the htk variant and fit the rear view mirror dashcam to use as a reverse camera. But the rear bench seat in the base variant is such a let down. Lack of headrest in the rear seats is kinda a deal breaker for me. I asked them whether I can modify it into an adjustable headrest. They said that they don't do that. Does anyone here have any idea about this ? Thanks in advance..

Hi folks,

Need advice from EV owners regarding the slow portable charger 3.3kw and 7.2kw fast AC charging.

I'm considering buying the Curvv accomplished X 55 variant.

My current situation is living in my own house (ancestral) where I can use home charging. I can use slow charging 3.3kw without modifying any of my existing electrical connections. Have provision to install a fast charger as well, but this will incur some additional costs to ensure the load is actually more than 5kw. Total expense including fast charger would be around 1L+.

The thing is I will most probably be moving out and shifting to a rented flat in a year or 18 months. I'll try to find an EV friendly apartment complex, but in case I cannot then installing fast charging when I move will be difficult. Will have to make do with community charging or something like that if the apartment has that.

Is charging on 3.3kw actually feasible? I understand that it will take around 20 hours for 100% charge, and based on my use case, this is acceptable. My monthly running is 700-800 km, so most likely will charge the car 2-3 times a month and it should be sufficient for me.

Will there be any long term depreciating effects on the battery because I'm plugging it in for 15+ hours? Because of my use case I won't be charging to 100%. most of the time only till 90% and when I'm calibrating the battery, I will charge it to 100%. Charging would only be 2-3 times a month

Hello Everyone,

I am planning to move to ev from Skoda Slavia.

Your guidance and insights are greatly appreciated.

I have shortlited eVitara 61kwh and creta ev executive LR. Confused between choosing the right one.

My Preferences

1. Budget is 20L

2. My drives are1700-1800 a month.

3. I travel with my wife and a 2yr toddler

4. Safety is priority

5. I drive 70% on highways and rest is city

6. Silent cabin with low NVH is preffered.

7. Hassle free ownership and reliable service.

Concerns

1. How far the battery is protected considering 186mm GC comapred to 200mm GC on Creta EV.

2. 8yrs of battery warrenty for both, while competition is offering 15yrs. Whil this be a factor to consider, what is the situation post 8yrs.

3. Battery hanging down for Creta EV, heard syros & clavis have done a good protection for the batyery underhood. How far is it safe for rural areas?.

4. How is the safety on Creta EV, the ICE one is 3*Rated.

5. Intend to keep the car for 7yrs atleast. Will the ev vehichles last for that long. Also can ev be a primary car or should be considered as a secondary in this case.

I have been driving Swift and Creta all my life. and for the last 3 years I have been planning to buy an XUV700. But now I’m in a bit of a dilemma of buying petrol car or move to EV! considering the increasing petrol prices and since I already have two petrol cars at home - EV makes sense.

I researched a bit and found Mahindra XEV 9e and Tata Harrier EV are good. I dont trust Mahindras after sales, so I test driven Harrier recently and honestly loved driving it, it's comfort and overall driving experience were great.

But the touch screens....😅

Why are we putting everything on a touchscreen? I really don't want to use a screen just to turn off AC or for anything except music and map. I want physical buttons or knobs for things I use while driving.

They even told me that the touch buttons are the future 😂

Maybe for some but I use mechanical keyboard for work and there are no proper button options in any model

Not sure about Mahindra's after-sales/service experience based on many reviews and i got a chance to talk with be6 owner and he also said same thing.

So I'm fullyout of options, what would you guys recommend?

• Harrier EV?
• Test - XEV 9e?
• Another EV that I can consider?
• Or should I just stick with petrol/XUV700 for now?
• Or I'm feeling that if we wait for another year we may get proper controller option in EV car's!

And most importantly, what do you guys think about touch controls in cars? I am not even 30 but because of this I'm feeling like becoming an old man.... or are physical buttons actually better for something as frequently used as AC, volume, etc.? 😄

Would love to hear from people who actually own these cars, especially regarding long-term reliability, service experience and day-to-day usability.